Originally Posted by
mangoMan
Looking for transportation recommendation: JFK to Hyatt Grand Central, on a Tuesday this December, departing JFK around 9:30 pm. 4 adults, 2 large suitcases, 4 carry-on bags.
Taxi is flat rate so that sounds attractive, assuming I can get a cab to hold us all + luggage. How bad are the cab lines?
I have Lyft Pink, so get a discount. I think Lyft fares include tolls, but I'll need a Lyft XL so this will probably still cost more than a cab.
Not familiar with any of the car services, but willing to pay a bit more if it means no waiting for cab/Lyft.
Any suggestions welcome...thanks!
You can check Lyft, but it’s probably going to cost more and take longer, so I wouldn’t count on it.
YMMV with taxi waits. I’ve seen some long lines lately, but nothing outrageous (e.g., 20 min max). I’ve also seen no wait. Your wait could be longer since you’ll need a larger cab to fit your whole party (same price). Also, some terminals are worse than others. The JFK airport website lists the waits in real time, and it’s generally accurate.
Car service will set you back an extra $40-60 over the taxi flat rate. Personally, with a 4 person party and luggage in winter after a 6 hour flight, I’d spend the money to guarantee a nice car waiting on your arrival. But, the value of that money is your call.